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๐ฑ Patch AM: How are Kirkland-built satellites powering Amazonโs global internet ambitions?
You won't want to miss 9 to 5 Artisan Pop-Up at the Holiday Shop on the Kirkland Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How are Kirkland-built satellites powering Amazonโs global internet ambitions?
Also on today's calendar: 9 to 5 Artisan Pop-Up at the Holiday Shop and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? ๐ค (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Kirklandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 57 and low of 41 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, temps: high: 49, low: 43.
- Thursday: Rain, with a high of 48 and low of 39 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Live coverage: ULA Atlas 5 launch will put Amazon's 180th broadband satellite in low Earth orbit (spaceflightnow.com) โ Amazonโs latest batch of broadband satellites heading to orbit were built right in Kirkland, highlighting the cityโs growing role in the space-tech economy. The story follows United Launch Allianceโs final 2025 Atlas 5 mission from Florida, detailing the rocketโs flight plan, Amazon Leo constellation rollout, and how Kirkland-made hardware is being deployed worldwide. 
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๐ธ Around Kirkland
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๐ Upcoming Events in Kirkland
โ Featured events โ
- 9 to 5 Artisan Pop-Up at the Holiday Shop
232 Front St N, Issaquah
1:00 pm - Eleventh Hour Makers Market
Pacific Place, 600 Pine St, Seattle
12:00 pm - Annual Holiday Pops
Bastyr Chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore
3:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Stand Up Comedy with Monica Nevi (Christmas Edition) @ Chainline Brewing Company
Chainline Brewing Company Taproom at Urban , 500 Uptown Ct , Kirkland
9:00 am - Asuntos de Matemรกticas / Math Matters
Bothell Library , 18215 98th Avenue NE , Bothell
2:30 pm - Art for Kids and Tweens: Masking Tape Watercolor Painting
Kingsgate Library , 12315 NE 143rd Street , Kirkland
3:00 pm - Annie Eastwood & Billy Stapleton Duo at the Sparrow, Kirkland
Sparrow , 9736 NE 120th Pl , Kirkland
6:00 pm - Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
Kingsgate Library , 12315 NE 143rd Street , Kirkland
6:00 pm - Cozy Crafts & Cocoa!
Kirkland Library , 308 Kirkland Avenue , Kirkland
6:30 pm - Grand Kyiv Ballet - The Nutcracker
Kirkland Performance Center , 350 Kirkland Ave , Kirkland
7:00 pm - Family Story Time
Bothell Library , 18215 98th Avenue NE , Bothell
10:00 am - Happy Hands-On Art: Winter Edition!
Kirkland Library , 308 Kirkland Avenue , Kirkland
10:30 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
๐ฃ Kirkland Shout Outs!
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Unknown was LOST on December 6, 2025 in Kirkland, WA 98034 near Goat hill / NE Juanita Drive Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information orโฆ (Nextdoor Juanita) - Another fine member of society stole our packages this morning at 9:30am.
Just thought I would post his mug in case he decides to visit your home. Happy holidays! (Nextdoor North Eastern Kirkland)
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Overnight Retail Merchandiser in Kirkland. Apply here.
- EvergreenHealth posted a job opening for Housekeeping - Environmental Services (Days) in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.
๐ Nearby News
Redmond
- Menka Soni takes oath as Redmond City Councillor on Bhagavad Gita (americanbazaaronline.com)
- Elizabeth 'Betty' Jean Stockard, 106 (dailyinterlake.com)
- Senators Demand Accountability Amid Reports of ICE Questioning Native Americans (nativenewsonline.net)
Bothell
- Immunome Announces Positive Topline Results from Phase 3 RINGSIDE Trial (businesswire.com)
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